The Messenger 2nd May 2025

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Invocation of the Holy Spirit
Invocation of the Holy Spirit

Praying for the Wisdom in the Upcoming Conclave – Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Counsellor, enter the hearts of the Cardinals gathered in sacred duty. Dispel all fear and division; kindle in them the fire of Your Love. Grant wisdom beyond words, clarity beyond sight, that they may choose a shepherd after Your own heart. Guide […]

Liberation Day - 80 Years (1945-2025)
Liberation Day – 80 Years (1945-2025)

The Liberation Day Service will be held on Friday 9th May at 12:00pm in The Town Church. Canon Chris will be taking part along with Anglican Dean and Methodist Superintendent. Everybody Is Welcome!

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group Events
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group Events

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 5th May from 7:30pm-9:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room. Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS The Life in the Spirit seminars will be starting on Monday 12th May with an introduction to the series and […]

Liberation Concert - 10th May - 6:00pm - Beau Sejour
Liberation Concert – 10th May – 6:00pm – Beau Sejour

The Liberation 80 Concert will involve local musicians who will perform with the Biberach Youth Orchestra. The performance on Saturday 10th May at 6:00pm in the Sir John Loveridge Hall, Beau Sejour will celebrate the strong relationship that has been formed with Biberach, the town in Germany where more than 800 Islanders were deported during […]

Parish Befrienders Tea Party - 18th May - 2:30pm-4:30pm - St Mary and St Michael School Hall
Parish Befrienders Tea Party – 18th May – 2:30pm-4:30pm – St Mary and St Michael School Hall

Parish Befrienders Tea Party on Sunday 18th May from 2:30pm to 4:30pm in St Mary and St Michael School Hall. We are having a get together for a good chat, tea, coffee etc and delicious refreshments. St Mary and St Michael Infant Choir have kindly agreed to entertain us. If you know anyone who is housebound, […]

Reception of the Holy Communion
Reception of the Holy Communion

When receiving Holy Communion the Clergy or the Ministers will say, “The Body of Christ.” The correct reply to that statement is simply “Amen”. No other response should be said. The simple “Amen” says it all for us! It means, “Yes, absolutely, I agree it is the Body of Christ!” it also means, “It is […]

New Weekday & Daily Missals
New Weekday & Daily Missals

Please contact the Parish Office for pre-orders of the new Weekday Missals. There is also a release of a Daily Missal (Note: due to it being both Sunday and Weekday it is a large volume) Prices approximately £55.00 – £69.99 respectively.

Memorial Mass for Pope Francis - 25th April - 6:00pm - St Josephs
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis – 25th April – 6:00pm – St Josephs

A Memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be held on Friday 25th April at 6:00pm in St Joseph Church. All welcome. “It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.” POPE FRANCIS RIP

Save The Date - ‘The Shroud of Turin Exhibition’ - 22nd-28th May - St Joseph’s Church
Save The Date – ‘The Shroud of Turin Exhibition’ – 22nd-28th May – St Joseph’s Church

For centuries the Shroud of Turin has fascinated and intrigued both scientists and Christians alike. Now in the care of the Church it is widely held by many to be the burial cloth of Christ. St Josephs is soon to host this very exciting exhibition which tells its story and will highlight the shrouds remarkable […]

Divine Mercy - 27th April - 2:45pm - St Josephs
Divine Mercy – 27th April – 2:45pm – St Josephs

Devotions on Sunday 27th April at 2:45pm in St Joseph’s Church followed by light refreshments in the Parish Room.